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North Carolina vs Pennsylvania for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$100
NC
vs
$105
PA
Timeline
4-8 wks
NC
vs
4-8 wks
PA
Renewal Fee
$50
NC
vs
$81
PA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category North Carolina Pennsylvania
Total Fees $100 $105
Application Fee $100 $105
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 $81
CE Hours N/A 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

North Carolina is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Carolina

Renewal Cost

North Carolina has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: North Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Carolina $100
vs Pennsylvania ($105)
Faster Processing
North Carolina 4-8 wks
vs Pennsylvania (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
North Carolina $50
vs Pennsylvania ($81)

North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing

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Pennsylvania Board

Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

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